Pungenin Explained

Pungenin is a phenolic compound found in the needles of Blue Spruce (Picea pungens).[1] It is the glucoside of 3,4-dihydroxyacetophenone.

Chemical Ecology

The compound serves a feeding deterrent against Spruce Budworm larvae.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Neish. A. C.. Pungenin: a Glucoside found in the leaves of Picea Pungens (Colorado Spruce). Canadian Journal of Biochemistry and Physiology. 1957. 35. 2. 161–167. 10.1139/o57-020. 13404533.
  2. Strunz. George M.. Giguère. Pierre. Thomas. Anthony W.. Synthesis of pungenin, a foliar constituent of some spruce species, and investigation of its efficacy as a feeding deterrent for spruce budworm [Choristoneura fumiferana (Clem.)]. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 1986. 12. 1. 251–260. 10.1007/BF01045608. 24306414. 28774331.

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